Bacon Wrapped Dates

INGREDIENTS

1 Pound Bacon (Hickory Smoked, if you can find it)

1 Container of Pitted Dates

½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar

¼ cup Kaiser’s Maple Syrup

Pinch of Salt & Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400*

Line baking sheet with foil and arrange bacon slices on the foil. Place in oven until 75% cooked (12-14 min).

Remove from oven and allow to cool. (*keep oven on at 400)

Slice bacon in half and wrap each date with a half piece of bacon, secure with a toothpick. Place wrapped dates in an oven-friendly dish or pan and set aside while preparing the sauce.

Place balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a sauce pan and bring to boil over medium heat. Pour into dish or pan with the wrapped dates and bake in oven for a few minutes, or longer depending on how done you like them.

Remove from the oven and carefully remove the wrapped dates and place on a serving dish or in a cast iron skillet. Spoon the sauce over the wrapped dates, serve and enjoy.

TIPS: 

• I usually double this right away.

• The longer they sit in the sauce, the better the taste.